This one-credit course covers many of the important areas of research in immunology. It has two goals: (i) to enable the student to think about problems in immunology in an experimental setting and (ii) to enable the student to read and understand the original literature in immunology or attend and understand seminars in immunology. A previous course in immunology is not required, but is helpful to some students. A textbook is suggested, but the main course information comes from the lectures. Grades are determined by two problem sets and a final examination, all of which are open book and open note. Major topics discussed include structure and function of immunoglobulins, immunoglobulin genes, generation of diversity, differentiation of immunoglobulin-producing cells.

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